Tattered Parade Grounds Flag

Wednesday, December 28th, 2011

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Neighbor William Bredbeck sent in this photo.

I took this picture yesterday of the flag by the north side of the parks building in the Parade Ground. I think it is a good example of how little attention is being spent on our side of the park. I doubt this flag would be flying on the other side.

This may have something to do with that building’s trouble this past October, when it was evacuated because of poor conditions. If the staff hasn’t returned to the building, the flag may have been left up through some pretty poor weather. Regardless, someone on the Parks staff or with the Prospect Park Alliance should get over there and take it down. As neighborhood problems go, this is a pretty quick fix. Plus, it’s the law:

(k) The flag, when it is in such condition that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.

- Avi

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  • Brenda Becker

    This is an absolute disgrace. My father, an MP, was in FDR’s honor guard up at Hyde Park during WWII and taught me how to fold, care for, and respect our flag. Hope they correct this ASAP.

  • Ditmas Deb

    Thanks for taking this picture.  We’ve been noticing it in our daily walks to the park, and think it’s pretty disgraceful.

  • Ditmasresident

    If they do not have a propper flag they should just take this one down. This is really inappropriate.

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